Muscatel & Green Grape Granita Recipe

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   Place the grapes in a food processor and puree until smooth, then let stand for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain the grapes through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids with the back of a large spoon and scraping the bottom of the sieve; discard the solids.

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   Add the Muscatel, lemon juice, and sugar and stir well.

4. 4

   Cover the granita with aluminum foil and place it on a level shelf in the freezer.

5. 5

   Freeze until ice crystals begin to form on the sides and the bottom of the bowl, about 30 minutes, then stir it with a fork and return it to the freezer.

6. 6

   Keep stirring and mashing the granita as the ice crystals continue to form, about every 30 minutes or so, until all the liquid has been completely frozen.

7. 7

   This should take about 3 hours.

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   Then, fluff and mash the granita one final time and leave it in the freezer for another 20 minutes or so before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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